The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Opel Astra OPC (12 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 36,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 33.7 cm shorter, 11.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm taller than the Opel Astra OPC.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
1498
1721
1897
1482
1840
2020
1721 mm
Width
1840 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2020 mm
1498 mm
Height
1482 mm
2515
4129
2695
4466
4129 mm
Length
4466 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2695 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2045 kg
Weight Difference:
235 kg
15.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
9C
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 bhp
276 bhp
Opel Astra OPC
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 2500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
148 NM
400 NM
Opel Astra OPC
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec
Opel Astra OPC
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13.02 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.62 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
13.02 kg/bhp
5.62 kg/bhp
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
34 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra OPC
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
43 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
412 mi
Range
429 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
429 mi
Opel Astra OPC
Environmental Impact
157.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Opel Astra OPC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Opel Astra OPC
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
405 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1165 L
